The Strand Palace

Location. The Strand Palace stands within the busy Strand district of London, England. Covent Garden is located two blocks away, and the River Thames flows two blocks from the hotel. Hotel Features. The hotel's marble-clad lobby reflects is furnished with tropical flora and leather sofas. Restaurant options include the Strand Carvery that serves daily buffet-style breakfasts and offers a selection of grilled meats and a cold buffet. Open for dinner Monday to Saturday, and open for lunch on a Sunday. Johnston's Brasserie prepares modern European cuisine and continental buffet breakfasts. Mask Bar attracts a pre- and post-theater crowd, and boasts a bold black and orange colour scheme. Pub atmosphere predominates at Hops] Bar. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas of the hotel, and eight function rooms accommodate up to 200 guests. A shopping arcade includes a jewelers, and a souvenir shop.

Driving Directions: From London Heathrow Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 22 miles (41 kilometres).

Getting there. The Heathrow Express train and black taxis are available for transfer from the airport to the center of London. The London Underground's Piccadilly Line also serves all Heathrow terminals and takes passengers into central London.

Getting around. The extensive London Underground system connects the hotel with the rest of central London. The Underground station closest to the hotel is Charing Cross. There is also a wide choice of buses.

London charges congestion zone fees within clearly marked areas of city. Those who operate vehicles within these zones are assessed daily fees that apply Mondays through Fridays.

The money-saving Oyster Card is a smartcard that stores up to 90 pounds of pay-as-you-go credit. It can be used on the Tubes, buses, DLR, trams and select national rail services throughout London. Oyster Cards are less expensive than single fares, and daily price capping automatically calculates the least expensive fare for single-day journeys. Oyster Cards can be purchased at the Oyster website, most Tube station ticket offices, at Oyster Ticket Stops, at select National Rail ticket offices, at select London Travel Information Centres, and by telephone at 0845 330 9876.